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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
EX-MAY0R MOTT DEAD.
He Passed Peacefully Away this
Morning.
sketch OF His Upright. Useful Life
Honest Policy Pursued in Admins
tration of Public Affairs of
HIS Death---1he Funeral.

Elk Mayor James Z. Mott died at his
home, 1928 Fourth avenue, at $50 this
morning. The news was totally unex,
pected to the majority of the people
in Rock Island. and as the tidings
spread over the city they were received
everywhere with sadness and regret Mr.
Mott had not been up town for seven
weeks, bis long time trouble-rheuma.
tisn-contning him to the house His
last appearance out of doors was on Fri
day, when he sat on the porch but Oh
that evening he was ia ken with disease
similar to cholera morbus. He became
bedridden that night The rheumatic
suffering, from which he had not been
free for mouths. together with the ex.
treme heat Of lssl week which bad been 4
severe tax upon him-being an unusually
f1eshv mau-debilitate his condition and
he was unable to withstand the disease
iiC eHuo Etauu5iiff auh ~ . " StVIh tniH
morning, he lost consciousness. remaining
SO until the last, passing peacefully and
quietly away at the time stated YeSter-
day DR.. Truesdale Was called into con.
sul.ation with the attending physician
DR.. Gait, but the sick man was past the
aid of medical science. At the deathbed
were Mrs. Mott, the only SOD, Sanford
Mott and Mr.. Geo. Parsons, Mr. Mott,
bookkeeper. The first to arrive aftel
Mr.. Mott had breathed bis last was ex
Mayor Henry Carse, who, though politi
cal adversary of Mr.. Motifs. was one of hi'
warmest personal friends, Mrs. Mott
who has but recently recovered from i'll
ness, was almost Frustrated by her hus
bands death.
James q. Mott was born at Trumans
burg. n. Y, May 8, 1926, being tn,
Youngest of seven children of Bureu
and Mary (Carman) Mott, the fathe
coming from Old New England stock an,
the mother of Scotch nationality. The
removed from New York TO Huron coun
ty, Ohio, in 1885, and there the oil
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm :
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and phy
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price % cents per bottle.
feb 2S-m-w-s- 70 1-y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

is often the result of dad blood" in a
family or community. but nowhere is bad
blood more destructive of happiness and
health than in the human system When
the life current is foul aud sluggish with
impurities, and is slowly distributing its
poisons to every part of the body, the
peril to health, aud life even. is immi-
nent. Early symptoms are dull and drowsy
feelings, severe headaches, coated tongue,
poor appetite. indigestion and general
lassitude. Delay in treatment may entail
the NEST serious consequences. Don't
let disease get strong hold on your
constitution, but treat yourself by using
DR.. Pierces golden medical discovery
he restored to the blessings of health
All druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Stuarts blackberry bslsam for bowel
trouble, so pleasant, so soothing, yet eff
ctcious beyond all other remedies. Try
it, no family should be without it.
Cure for Sickhesdache of the many
complaints promptly relieved by Little
Apricot pills, none has yielded quicker
than nervous and SICK headache. Nine
cases out of every ten of headache are
caused by sluggish and inactive liver.
Shct through the throat by Butks
white pine balsam and killed a severe
cold in three days If YOU don't believe
ii just try it. Price soc. at druggists
Little Apricot pills are a very small
purely vegetable. sugar coated pill. whict
acts upon the liver and bile in such {
manner as to secure all the benefits of !
prompt and active liver medicine. withou
any of the unpleasant effects which
usually attend the use of ordinary live
pills and remedies For sale by Hartz !
| Bahnsen..
Burk's white pine balsam for coughs
Pearly teeth and sweet breath cal
only he had by using Cressler's wild ross
tooth powder
| That lanCuld feeling is relievei by usIB!
BuTk's sarsaparilla UartG & Baansel
has it,
| q tow pleasant and how easy to tax
cough remedy in the world. 1t is sold OF
a positive guarantee, therefore give it
far and impartial trial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

There are few who endure DO IDLY
troubles without complaint. Did you
ever meet among the heroes and heroiues
Of your acqualntaHce-if any such there
have been--one with yellowish cast of
countenance and that jaundiced aspect
generally. which the most unpracticed
eye recognizes AS the product of disor>
dered liver, who did not complain, and
peevishly. too, of the Soreness of the re
| calcitrant organ, of pains beneath the
right shoulder blade, of dyspeptic symp>
toms, constipation and headache2 OF
course you never did, and of course the
| individual was not using Hostetter s
Stomach BItters, or he would not so have
| looked-so have complained. To purify
| the blood when contaminated with bile
and conduct the secretion into its proper
channel, to re establish regularity of the
bowels, Danish bilious headache and re-
| move impediments TO complete digestion.
nothing can approach in efficacy this
peerless alternative and tonic. Malaria
complaints, always involving the liver
and kidney and bladder inactivity, art
remedied 10y il 1t is capital appe tier
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
GOOD RESULTS In kvERY CASE.

ID. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induced
to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, did SO and was entirely cured
by the use of few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in bis family for all
coughs and colds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this wonderful dis
covery Trial bottles free at Hartz 6
Bahnsen, drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
A Womans sweet VIII.

She is prematurely deprived of her
charms of face aud form, and made I'M
attractive by the wasting effects of all,
ments and Irregularities peculiar to her
sex. To check this drain upon, not only
her strength and health. but upon her
amiable qualities as well. is her first duty,
This is safely and speedily accomplished
by course of self-treatment with DR..
Pierce's favorite prescription, nervine
and tonic of wonderful efficacy. and pre-
pared especially for the alienation OF
those suffering from dragging down
pains. sensations of nausea and weak
ness incident to women--a boon to heI
sex Druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Many people refuse to take cod liver
oil on account OF its unpleasant taste.
This difficulty has been overcome in
SCOTS Emulsion of cod liver oil with
hvpophosphites. II being as palatabe as
milk and the most valuable remedy
known for the treatment of consumption,
scrofula and bronchitis, general debility,
wasting diseases of children. chronic
coughs and colds, has caused physicians
in all parts Of the world 10 use it. Ply
siCians report our little patients take it
with pleasure. Try SCOTS Emulsion
and be convinced
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

You are allowed free trial of thru,
days of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltalc Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances. for the speedy relief and ger
manent cure of Nervous Debility. loss OF
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet. with full informa.
ton, terms, etc, mailed free by address
ing Vnltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
decd s W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

The wonderful one horse shay, which
ran hundred Years ago today, is only
equaled in modern times by the celebrat.
ed Holman Adjustable Baby Carriage
which is so perfect in all its parts thai
with ordinary care will last through sew.
eral generations. Sold direct to the PEG
pie by the manufacturers Send to the
Holman Adjustable Carriage Co. 275
Wabash avenue. Chicago. for their finely
illustrated catalogue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
Hay Fever

is an inflamed condition of the lining
membrane of the Eostrhs, tear ducts aud
throat, affecting the lungs An acrid
mucus Is secreted. and the discharge is &C
eompanied with burning sensation
There gre severe spasms of sneezing, FIRE
quent attacks of headache, wstery and
inflamed eyes. Ely's cream balm is a
remedy that can be depended upon to
quickly relieve and cure. Fifty cents al
druggists, by mail. registered, SO cents
Fly Bros, 235 Greenwich street, New
York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

The Chicago HeraJd SAYS that eastern
newspapers refer to the remarkable story
OF an Illinois correspondent that popcorn
planted here does not come II because il
"pous" III The ground rs soon as planted
This is remarkable indeed, but no eastern
newspaper has yet remarked that the cor
respondent he'd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

On account of their inability to digest
food. will find most marvellous food and
remedy in SCOTS emulsion of pure cod
liver oil with hvpophosphites. Very
palatabIe and easily digested. Dr. S. W.
Cohen, of Waco. Texas, says: Il have
used your emulsion in infantile wasting
with good results. II not only restores
wasted tissues, but gives strength and in
creases the appetite. | am glad TO use
such a reliable article
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

people spent
the remain
der of their
days. Bur
guTMott was
a farmer and
h e brought
bis children
up in t h a t
healthful 20
cation. A s
was custom
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

The Rice Coil Spring. sim lie, 50 strong,
% easy to ride on as you drive along;
light and so firm and 50 awfully nice,
That il give 10 your riding the jelliest spice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the BovlstOn Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 900, 900 f. ". Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank
E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law d.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postottice block, Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Krell & Math have from foar to six
flavoIs of ice cream to select from, and in
making their fruit flavors they use moth.
ing but the fruit itself for a flavor, thereby
guaranteeing their patrons the fruit
f1avors. and the purest ice cream to be had
ln the three cities. Call aud give them q
trial and become convinced.
VIM. Mckniry,
Attorney a; law, loans money op good
security, makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell " Lynde, bankers, Office il
post office block
Barth & Babeoek, Dentists
No 1924 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
nserIiu,r teeth without nlafec
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

IN WEAKNESS OF THE STOMACH.
DIR. ID P. Mcclure, Rantoul, ILL.,. says:
Il have successfully used it in diseases
arising FROM weak condition of the dis
gestiye apparatus"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

When the Parisians wear cotogan
loop of hair in the nape of the neck they
still dress the hair high and bang the
front locks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Broad bands of white stitching on the
black kid gloves are de rigueur with
white and block toilets of high ceremony
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Eastern palms in, possibly. western
vases. are the fashionable thing on the
piazza of YOUR country house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

lily home. 1923 Fourth avenue, tomor-
row afternoon. and will be in charge of
Trio Lodge, 81, A. F. & A. NJ. of which
Mr. Mott was member
PUTNAM.
Charles Z. Putnam. ESQ. died at his
home near Davenport at 615 this morn
ing, Of cholera morbus Mr.. Putnam
had not been in his usual health for
several days. but on Sunday attended the
Presbyterian church as usual. The day,
as all know, was the most oppressive in
years. the air being like the breath of a
furnace. After dinner, of which he had
partakeu quite heartily, Mr. Putnam start
ed on a walk but was called back. He
was taken suddenly i'll, experiencing a
shock to his whole system. Medical as
sistance was called and for hours the
most careful attention was given the suf
ferer. but he died dispite all efforts to
revive him. Mr. Putnam was SO
years of age and came to Davenport
in 1854. The same year he was mar
ried to Miss Louise Duncan. of Jackson
vile. Ill, daughter of ex Gov Joseph
Duncan, Of this state. Mr. Putnam
leaves with his stricken wife six children
He was one OF the most eminent lawyers
IN The state Of Iowa. being for years a
law partner of the late Judge John n .
Rogers. who died the last of May, and
the same month Mr.. Putnam's handsome
summer residence at Woodlawn near
Davenport, was destroyed, together with
Mr.. Puinam's scientific library He was
the father of the late scientist, j. Duncan
Putnam. He was for years president OF
the Davenport Gas Co., and several
years member of the board of educa-
ton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
GENESEO
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

Born SEXES. LARGE FACULTY
English, Business and Normal courses. Latir,
Greek. German, French, Music.Art Main build
ing sieau heated. Fronts on Extension Park
Low rates, scholarships, prizes. Add ess
REV. N W. THORNTON,
july I2-10t Principe, GehsSfa. Ill. |
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

The sailor jersey is the favorite wear of
the season for outdoor sports
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Novels are written and pub lshed Eow-
adays for no other purpose than to he'll
along some summer resorts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Some Of the fine Elsa fiji tinted lawns
and batistes are sprinKled all over with
white, printed or embroidered dots.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Bustles of steel hoops are covered with
white or scarlet Englistmnrocco, cut out
in scallops and stitched in rows.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
BLOOD POISON.

Three years ago | contracted blood
poison. Iapplied to physician at once
and his treatment came near killing me.
| employed an old physician and then
went TO KY. then went TO Hot Springs
and remained two months, but nothing
seemed to cure me permanently although
temporary relief was given me. My con
dition grew desperate and applied to a
noted quack, but | did not improve. [
then used a preparation which was pres
seribed gratis" but it contained too
much alcohol and aggravated my suffer
ings l then placed myself under the
treatment of noted Nashville physician
and for time was benefited. but By fall
| returned home ruined man physically
and financially, with but little prospects
of ever getting well. My money being
exhausted, did not know what to do.
In May, 1885, my mother persuaded me
TO get bottle of B. B. B. (made in At
lsnta) and did so to crafty her, but to
my inter establishment had not finished
the first bottle before every ulcer had
been healed.
To the present time | have used five
bottles and have received more benefit
than from all the rest combined; and am
satisfied that B. B is the most won>
derful blood purifier ever before known,
and urge all afflicted young men to try
one single bottle and be convinced. |
can truly say think it the best medicine
in the world. 2 T HALLERToN.
Macon, Ga. May /. 1886.
VERY NERVOUS
For pany years | have been afflicted
with rheumatism, combined with some
kidney troubles. Indigestion finally added
to my misery and | soon became feeble
| and very nervous. and my whole system
was Frustrated. Several physicians were
employed and numerous patent medicines
resorted to without benefit After seeing
SO many testimonials extolling the wou-
derfuI merit of b. b. B., commenced its
| use and the effect was like magic. Rheu>
matte pains ceased, my kidneys were re-
lieved and my constitution improved at
| once, and | cheerfully recommend 1T to
others who may be similarly afflicted
| Miss S. ToMLINsoN.
Atlanta, Ga, May 4. 1886.
| TO THE PUBLIC.
CHARLoTT, N. c., April 21, 1886
| After using B. B. B. [ unhesitatingly
state that it did more good for my kidney
complaint than all other remedies com
5ined. Its action is speedy and | cheer
fully recommend it for kidney derange-
ments. I. b. CALLAHAN.
| All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of blood poisons
scrofula and scrofulous swelings, ulcers
sores, rheumatism, kidney complaints
catarrh. etc. can secure by mail, free,
copy OF our 90 page illustrated book Of
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Fer ssle by T. II. Thomas, Rock Islant
|
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Yachting is the most fashionable amuse-
ment of the English this season, and
yachting costumes are absorbing the at,
tention of London dressmakers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Women who use complexion balms in
hot weather are entitled TO popular sym
patny
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Imitation Jack" roses worn by some
of the women of Vanity Fair are bard to
detect from the natural rose
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19
Atlanta, Ga, May 4. 1886.
TO THE PUBLIC,

CHARLoTT, N. c., April 81, 1886
After using B B. B. | unhesitatingly
state that it did more good for my kidney
complaint than all other remedies com
bined. Its action is speedy and cheer
fully recommend it for kidney derange.
ments. I. B. CALLAHAN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

News has been received in Moline OF
the death at Nashville, Tenn, yesterday
from sunstroke, of R. H. Wilson, for
eight years travelling salesman for the
Moline Wagon Co, and since last fall
with the Webster Wagon Co.. of Mounds
vile, W. Va. Deceased was 50 years of
age and leaves a wife and four children
He was leading member of the republ-
can party in Moline, and was for years a
city alderman and chairman of the repub-
lican city committee, He was also a
prominent Mason.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

The remains of the late St Elmo Muir
dock, son of exMsyor Thos. Murdoch,
arrived from st. Joe, Mo-. IN charge OF
Robert Murdoch of Kansas City, this
morning at o'clock. Deceased had
worked on the brick work of the c.. R. |.
q P. depot at st, Joe, all day Saturday
with the thermometer at 1881. In the
evening he complained of feeling unwell,
but Sunday morning was better. At g.
however. he began sinking and died a,
4:30 as stated yesterday. Death was the
result of overheating The remains were
taken to Mr.. Murdoch S home on Second
avenue on arrival, and the funeral will
be held from St. Joseph's church at II
O'ClnCk tomorrow morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

Fer ssle by t, II. Thomas, Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-19

CHICAGO. BURLINGTON L QUINCY.

Depot, Moline Avenue.
J. r. COOK. Agent. Rock Islsnd
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-08
Sine brooke inc Engagement

because she saw that he bad ceased to
love her. Her beauty had faded, her
former high spirits had given place to q
dull lassltude. What had caused this
change? Functional arrangement; she
was suffering from those ailments
peculiar to her sex. Aud so their two
young lives drifted apart. How need
less how cruell Had she taken DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription she might
have been restored to health and happi.
ness. II any lady reader of these lines
is similarly afflicted let her lose no time
IN procuring the "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" 1t will give her a new lease of
life. Sold by druggists, under a positive
guarantee from the Manufacturers, of
perfect satisfaction in every case, or
money refunded. See guarantee on
bottle wrapper.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-08
Hawaiian IsIands.

In the year 1919 the first band of mis-
sionaries started for the Hawaiian
Islands. The inhabitants of these
islands were among the lowest on the
globe. They offered up human saofi-
foes 10 their gods. A cord is now on ex-
hibition at the mission rooms Chicago
with which the high priest strangled
twenty-three human beings, preparatory
TO sacrifice. They we're thieves and
gamblers. They often buried aged par
ents alive. Surely here was to be 3
severe test OF the power of the gospel
The missionaries landed and went tt
work. Eight years after landing theJ
had 44O native teachers, 1900 Sabbath
hearers. aad $4,000 pupils in theil
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-08

re Whom 1t May Concern.
The ordinances of the city Of Yankton
require that rubbish aud manurs be re.
moved from oil alleys and lots to some
point beyond the city limits. Owners
and occupant of premises will forth
with see that this provision OF the ordi-
is complied With otherwise they
will be liable to the penalties which the
ordinance prescribes.
PAlRIcK BRENNAN.
City Marshal.